Margaret (Betty) Bomberger, wife of former McPherson CoB pastor, Harold Z. Bomberger, died on Thursday, March 1. The memorial service was held at Annville CoB, Annville, PA, on Saturday, March 3. We wish to express our sympathy to her sons, Timothy (Deborah) Bomberger, Lane (Anita) Bomberger; daughter, Venona (Joe) Detrick; and the other immediate and extended family members.

Information for the Congregation

Ventures in Discipleship, McPherson College – The course offering for March will be “Revitalizing Worship Through the Arts.” The class will be held online, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (CST), Saturday, March 17. Bobbi Dykema, pastor and professor, who serves in the Pacific Northwest District of the Church of the Brethren, will be teaching. Classes are donation-based and continuing education credit is available at $10 per course. To register for courses, visit www.mcpherson.edu/ventures.

Western Plains District Men’s Retreat, April 20-21, Heartland Center for Spirituality, Great Bend. Registration deadline: Tuesday, March 20. Forms: Church Gathering Space or the District Website (www.wpcob.org).

Would you like to become a member? Would you like to dedicate your child(ren)? To initiate a conversation, express your intent or to ask questions, contact: Pastors Chris, Jerry, or Kathryn, through the Church Office (620-241-1109).

Special Gifts Focus for March

On Sundays during March, the Outreach Team is collecting food and money for the McPherson County Food Bank. Last year $1200 was collected. The goal for this year is $1500. Donations may be left in a grocery cart, to be located in the Church Gathering Space. For monetary donations, indicate “Food Bank” in your check memo line. Most needed items: •Syrup •Canned Vegetables •Canned Fruits •Pancake Mix